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Lindertis, a mansion in Airlie parish, W Forfarshire, 3¼ miles WSW of Kirriemuir. Almost entirely rebuilt in 1813, after designs by Elliot of Edinburgh, it is a castellated edifice, with well-wooded grounds, and commands an extensive view of the richest portion of Strathmore. The owner, Sir Thomas Munro, second Bart. since 1825 (b. 1819; suc. 1827), holds 5702 acres in the shire, valued at £6580 per annum. His father, MajorGen. Sir Thomas Munro (1761-1827), distinguished himself in India alike as soldier and statesman.Ord. Sur., sh. 56, 1870.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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